What people are saying about F1...
Feb 10, 2012
As ever great service, will be using for MOT and service in May 12. Thank you once again Mick , Ipswich
Feb 12, 2012
Our first time in formula one. They did excellent job for our 2 cars. we decide to come again, and tell to our friends about your work. nishanthi , Maidstone
Feb 12, 2012
I have been going to this branch for the last three years and have always received great service,tyres,mots,clutch,and brakes. DEREK , Chatham
Feb 10, 2012
Very friendly staff, a guy by the name of Bebo served me and was very helpful and polite. I have enquired about servicing both mine and my wifes cars and will be sure to book when they are due. Thanks and keep up the good work. David , Hemel Hempstead
Feb 13, 2012
I've always used this place, cheap competitive prices are a must, great service too is priceless. At this place I always get both. Nigel , Mansfield
Feb 10, 2012
I have used Formula One in Norwich for several years now and have always found the staff to be very helpful, polite and friendly and the quality of work very high. This combined with reasonable prices and price matching make it hard to beat in the area. Thank you. Hannah , Norwich
Jan 31, 2012
very good service as ever from Richard branch manager who was answering phones and helping out in the workshop when the phone stopped ringing even for a few minutes. Please pass on my comments to him thomas , Poole
Jan 30, 2012
I recently had my car into your centre in Mitcham to replace 2 tyres (tyres bought through black circle). Barry was the person that I dealt with, he was informative helpful and polite. 10 out of 10. Better customer service than I have received in most 5 star hotels and restaurants. Paul, Mitcham
Jan 30, 2012
I was very happy with the service provided, the staff were friendly, approachable and efficient. I also found the waiting area very clean and a nice place to wait for the work to be completed. I will certainly use them again in the future. Victoria , West Quay
Feb 7, 2012
Excellent service / good value tyres and wheel alignment required which was explained by staff. Michael , Southampton
Jan 23, 2012
Have used the Harlow one and Herford F1 in the past. Always had a good experience. Karin , Swindon
Feb 8, 2012
They called and quickly told me of the minor issues in my service. Fixed them quickly and were kind and friendly when I picked my car up. Will definately go back again Hannah , Swindon
Feb 17, 2012
Generally great allround service from booking right through to collection, Well done for the Superb Customer service and at a great price, Thank you Ray , Cheltenham
Jan 29, 2012
Staff are very accommodating and very helpful, and a friendly bunch of guys too. Daniel , Leicester
Feb 16, 2012
I visited your Brentwood branch today for the first time, after making an appointment to replace 2 tyres - what excellent helpful service and politeness ! A big thanks to all. I was made aware of tracking - I had it checked. A fault was found, so had it corrected - plus I purchased a pair of windscreen wipers. I will return in July, for an annual service and MOT. Keep the standards up. Thanks again. Raymond, Brentwood
Feb 19, 2012
I have used formula 1 since it opened. The work and advise is great and the staff look after you. Mahendra , Harrow
Feb 14, 2012
For the past 5 years I have been going to your centre in Chelmsford, for MOT's services, etc. I would like to say that the level of service at this centre is fantastic. I wanted to take some time to send my thanks to the team there. These guys are great at explaining what needs doing, presenting evidence, and more importantly, if it don't need doing they tell you as well, no rip off, hard sell or blinding folk with science. These days this level of service is required to ensure return custom, and I am evidence that these guys really put customers first, and this needs to be commended. Again I will not go anywhere else for work on my car, Keep up the good work! Lee, Chelmsford
Jan 29, 2012
Excellent service, good price and very pleasent to deal with, very attentive mechanics. I will be back! Alastair , Poole
Feb 17, 2012
Have always received excellent, friendly and helpful service at Ipswich and have recommended to friends Keith , Ipswich
Feb 11, 2012
All very helpful and straightforward after buying the tyres via the internet. Very quick service. Paul , Brentwood
Feb 17, 2012
Would recommend to one and all... was really apprehensive about going for my MOT but I must say i really loved the cakewalk it turned out to be... staff was really helpful... dint try to find faults... knew what they were doing... and recommended things if I wanted .... Nitin , Harrow
Jan 23, 2012
Staff were very helpful and explained all to me. Car was in for new tyres and balancing. They checked my tracking for my and explained results at no extra charge. Paul , Milton Keynes
Feb 12, 2012
Would recommend to friends/family. Very reasonable price for MOT & Service. Patricia , Hemel Hempstead
Jan 30, 2012
I have previously used a different branch as I lived in a different location and always found the staff clear, straight forward and helpful; this has also been the case with my recent visit to the Chelmsford branch and it is good to see that there is consistent customer service delivery at F1. Julia , Chelmsford
Feb 8, 2012
Will always use F1 brillant service and brillant offers and very very nice helpful staff cant fault at all. Thank You F1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lloyd , Chatham
Jan 23, 2012
Very good service under difficult circumstances (1k charge!) . I was kept up to date on all work being carried out and was consulted when decisions needed to be made. Carrie , Northampton 1 (Grafton)
Feb 6, 2012
It was my firt visit and the manager was very helpful and explained everything quite nicely. Werner , Derby
Feb 16, 2012
I really must congratulate you on the quality of service i recieved today at my local branch or Formula One Autocentre in Chelmsford. After shopping around for replacement tyres I found your prices highly competetive, always a good start. Backed by the excellent advise at the desk and an obviously motivated and knowlegable technician I felt in good hands for the entire visit. The feel of the car when I drove away was superb which is highly reassuring in the current inclement weather. Once again, many thanks. I will be happy to provide recommendations for your company Jim, Chelmsford
Feb 18, 2012
The member of staff was very helpful and even gave me the lowdown on tyre repairs when I asked him how these were done. Very friendly and efficient service! Nice, clean modern premises. One happy customer! Peter , Crawley
Feb 7, 2012
Very good staff, full explanation of all work suggested. Ability to be flexible in work/costs. I have used this branch many times over the years and will continue to do so as long as F1 continue to be cost-competitive with your 'price beater' guarantee. Paul , Peterborough
Jan 24, 2012
Great service fron the guys at Redditch. Booked an MOT online,very simple process, and great value too.Thanks Brian , Redditch
Jan 24, 2012
I only recently discovered Formula One Garage when I realised my MOT was overdue! I rang them up in a panic only because they were near to my place of work and it would be more convenient. They sorted me out on the spot, there and then! I was so impressed with the quick, professional and courteous service. Unfortunately, some garages can still be intimidating places for a woman to go in on her own, even if she knows how to do an oil drain, check water and use a dipstick! Keep up the great work Formula One Cambridge Shelagh, Cambridge
Feb 14, 2012
Outstanding friendly and professional service. My third time using the Colchester branch of F1 and certainly not the last. I'm glad to see that good old fashion customer service has not died in this country. Thank you. Bill , Colchester
Jan 27, 2012
Staff friendly and helpful. did everything as asked and were very accommodating. no problems. will use the service again for next two tyres. Dan , Lincoln
Feb 17, 2012
Really excellent service from the team at Mitcham. Polite, knowledgeable, and competent. Rare nowadays. Purchasing tyres online was trouble free too. Robert , Mitcham
Jan 25, 2012
Fantastic service, as usual. I find it hard not to point out to other waiting customers that other places rip you off - your 'Net Promoter Score' must be awesome ! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Net_Promoter Domenico , Poole
Feb 4, 2012
The staff at Harlow have always been exceptional with their attitude and ability to assist. I always recommend!! James , Harlow
Jan 29, 2012
I was really happy with the service I recieved, I thought the staff were very helpful and polite. I would definitley recommend and use them again. laura , Swindon
Feb 14, 2012
Extremely helpful and efficient service. Would definitely use over and over again. Many thanks. Alex , Leicester
Feb 17, 2012
quick friendly helpfull.I was so happy with the reliable service the first time i booked on line for my rear tyres,and aloud my wife to take the car in,she gets nervous when dealing with anything to do with our cars.She was very happy,and sugested we take the other car for its m.o.t.which is due in 2 months time.Look foward to returning thank you lads. stephen , Basingstoke
Jan 24, 2012
Always impressed with the service given at your lenton branch when i take my car for a MOT or tyers they are always very helpful and give me a idea of how much the work will cost before doing the work. Also ideal location as i drop my car off and and collect later since i work only 15 minutes away on the industrial estate. Peter , Nottingham 1 (Lenton)
Feb 10, 2012
Lots of extra work required, phoned in advance by helpful and friendly employee. Jack , Basingstoke
Feb 3, 2012
Staff were extremely helpful and proactive. They pulled out all the stops to sort out an unforeseen problem ensuring my Wife got her car back with minimal disruption. Kerry , Doncaster
Jan 29, 2012
The vehicle needed a re-test on it's MOT which is why it wasn't ready quite as quickly as I'd originally hoped. Ewan explained why and managed to squeeze my car in so I did get it back the same day. As always I found them friendly and honest, will definitely use again and I make a point of recommending F1 to friends & family. Anna , Hertford
Feb 4, 2012
The team at Ipswich are always very frendly, the manager always gives great advice and the chap that did my MOT is a real treasure, always quick yo offer a solution, nothing is too much bother for the team. Great place, only place I will go. Stephen , Ipswich
Feb 17, 2012
Very helpful staff, will certainly be using you in future. Keep up the good work, nice people, Paul , Harrow
Jan 25, 2012
Very helpful and conducted my MOT is very good time, the technician also walked me round my car after and showed me some additional points of advice. danny , Basildon
Jan 31, 2012
Nice to have a local garage I can trust to do everything that's needed without ripping me off! Charlotte , Brentwood
Feb 18, 2012
Excellent service, polite, proffesional and trustworthy. I will definitely use f1 again lee , Colchester
Jan 24, 2012
Very efficient on a very quiet Monday morning. Unfortunately located on wrong side of Ipswich. Great offer of beating Internet price by £5 which I found by accident. David , Ipswich
Feb 11, 2012
A superb service, good prices, have recommended F1 to all my family and friends!!!! Mark , Poole
Feb 4, 2012
Speedy MOT - friendly and helpful staff! Definitely will bring my Other vehicles to F1 in the future Russell , Hertford
Jan 29, 2012
I have always found the staff at Crawley very helpful and they have always been given an excellent service. They are informative and very knowledgable with any work carried out. I would not hesitate to use them again. Amanda , Crawley
Jan 31, 2012
Well, what can I say? I was extremely happy with the service from this branch. It is very hard to find good service and very helpful staff. I have already told all of my friends about this place. I am not usually so forth coming with compliments. I was really pleasantly surprised and taken care of with such ease and informed of their inspections on my car. Very good promotions and cost effective. Thank You. Dee D , Harrow
Jan 27, 2012
I have used f1 Autocentre in Maidstone for the last 3 years. The staff are efficient friendly and they deliver great value for money I wouldn't go anwhere else these are guys I trust which as a woman means alot I have been to other garages before and been ripped off. I recommend F1 to my friends as the Maidstone team are the best. maureen , Maidstone
Jan 25, 2012
Very knowledgeable polite and friendly staff with a very prompt service. Brendan , Southend
Jan 24, 2012
Yes it was my first visit to Formula One and I will certainly be using you again. I have already recommended to my family and friends the great cost and speed involved. The Winter check was great, it really was an eye opener with what needed to be done to my car. I will certainly be bringing it back once I get paid! Many Thanks again. Emma , Canterbury
Feb 12, 2012
Excellent details on problems found,e.g. how empty the AC system was, and how much was added, the temperatures etc. Domenico , Poole
Feb 3, 2012
We are so pleased to have found a garage that doesn't rip us off! You are honest and fair and you never do any work that isn't absolutely necessary. You do great offers on MOT's and services with tyres a reasonable price too. We have three cars in our household and we have been back with all of them. Keep up the good work F1 we are recommending you to all family and friends. Thank you. Sue , Poole
Feb 16, 2012
I bring both our cars to formula one basildon and recommend to all of my friends as the service is good and prices/offers are great daniella , Basildon
Jan 26, 2012
Have been using F1 for about 5 years now for the three cars in our household and have always been very pleased with the service and efficiency of the staff. David , Burton
Jan 24, 2012
I have been going to Formula One for the past couple of years. I have found the team to be very helpful, friendly and able to give good mechanical advice. I have been so impressed by the service given that the entire family now use the Gloucester branch of Formula One and we have recommended it to friends and acqaintances. Brilliant! Denise , Gloucester
Feb 3, 2012
Very professional and courteous. Will be going back for further tyres. Will happily recommend you . BRIAN , Norwich
Jan 27, 2012
All the staff were Very helpful, my tyres had arrived the day after ordering online. Excellent price too. Used the garage in Bolton Rd don't know if Stevenage 1 or 2! Helen , Stevenage 1
Feb 14, 2012
Staff very helpful and explained the problems, ensured that my car had passed the MOT before leaving that day. Callum , Chatham
Feb 3, 2012
fantastic service and fantastic staff very helpful and very efficient .will highly reccomend to family and friends nice to see people doing a great job at a great price keep up the good work , big thanyou to all the friendly staff thanks again ian barratt ian , Nottingham 1 (Lenton)
Feb 4, 2012
The staff at Harlow have always been exceptional with their attitude and ability to assist. I always recommend!! James , Harlow
Feb 6, 2012
Very polite and helpful staff clean and tidy workshop will recommend to friends and family thank you again for all your help. June , Milton Keynes
Jan 26, 2012
The staff at this branch in Newcastle-under-Lyme are always most helpful and a pleasure to deal with, which is why I now go back there! Ken , Newcastle
Feb 4, 2012
Very helpful staff if very busy answering the phone whilst fitting my tyres. Notified me of very worn brake pads and will be returning to same branch to get new pads fitted. Jonathan , Gloucester
Jan 29, 2012
Staff were really friendly and helpful, explained everything to me and i have already started recommending F1 to my friends. lynn , Norwich
Feb 6, 2012
Straight foward good service. They did the job in good time a talked me over any of the issues that they found. Price match was great too! Tony , Colchester
Feb 7, 2012
very honest people, left my phone and they managed to keep it for me. Good staff Simeon , Hemel Hempstead
Feb 10, 2012
Mark the manager was as polite and helpful as always. Have recommended F1 in Crawley to family for tyres etc. Greg , Crawley
Jan 23, 2012
I am writing just to say how courteous, professional and helpful the staff were there. The mechanic that carried out the work on my vehicle was a young man called Lee. I would like to take this opportunity to say that at all time he was very courteous to me and very knowledgeable in mechanics. Before, during and after he answered several questions regarding my vehicle. He certainly knew his stuff. Overall I?m very pleased with the service I received from your branch and will be returning there when I need further work carried out on my vehicle. Gary, Bletchley
Feb 1, 2012
great service and a great price, Oil change an a MOT with free winter check for £63 many thanks mitch , Milton Keynes
Feb 1, 2012
i all ways get great service from the staff i would not go anywhere esle for my tyres Anthony , Erdington
Feb 3, 2012
staff were very helpful and explained everything so i understood what was happening. i will certainly use their services again. Patrick , Southend
Feb 19, 2012
As usual, a great service from F1. All the Maidstone staff are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Richard , Maidstone
Jan 23, 2012
Good Service and quick,polite staff and were willing to answer my 10yr old daughters questions.I will be using Redditch again. Tristan , Redditch
Jan 27, 2012
All the staff were very pleasent, and the service was quick. The person we spoke to 'Samson' was especially helpful DAVID , Aylesbury
Feb 16, 2012
Always good service and apparent effervescent working atmosphere within the team. Simon , Bedford
Feb 12, 2012
I would like to add that all the staff are polite, helpful and very professional. We are returning customers based on the excellent service that we have received each time that we have had our cars attended to. We also recommend others to use the centre. Cathy , Chatham
Jan 26, 2012
Great Service, friendly staff and a new MOT - what more could you want?! Thanks :) Tammy , Southampton
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